- Bathing and blow drying
- Dematting
- Undercoat removal to reduce shedding
- Medicated baths
- Breed standard cuts
- Trimming
- Shave downs—not recommended for double-coated breeds
- Cat grooming (i.e., dematting)
- Ear cleaning
- Anal sac expression
- Nail trimming
- Washing the coat removes airborne allergens that may irritate pets.
- Clean, matt-free coats allow the skin to breathe, and reduce bacterial infections and irritation.
- A clean, conditioned coat is less likely to form matts.
- Regularly trimmed nails allow pets to stand comfortably in the correct posture.
- Groomers notice ear infections, parasites, lumps, bumps, and changes in your pet’s skin and coat that may indicate underlying disease.
- Routine anal sac expression prevents painful impaction and costly treatment.